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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face

27 January 2021

Sustainable South Canterbury Youth

Nora Quigley

Overview

B

5

4.8

1.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

58

Products

116

867

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 71 68
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 8 7
Food wrappers 5 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 5
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Food containers 2 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 16
Straws 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 15 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 26 17
Foamed Plastic 40 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 40 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 2 671
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 671
Fabric & Textiles 1 127
Clothing, towels and linen 1 127

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face Sustainable South Canterbury Youth
27 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
180
95%

Next survey in this area

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face Sustainable South Canterbury Youth
04 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
194
98%